Jiang Cheng and Wang Congcong chatted about old stories of Chengdu.
Peng Shiqi and Li Man, on the other hand, switched to photo-taking mode.
Seeing the two Girls with their heads close together like best friends, the sensitive Chen Ting suddenly felt offended again.
In her view, the two of them taking photos together was a deliberate attempt to disgust and exclude her.
To hide her inner sensitivity,
Chen Ting tried to make her expression look more natural.
Forcing herself to remain calm, she picked up her phone and began taking photos randomly as well.
She tried to use this method to alleviate her awkwardness and discomfort.
Wang Congcong suddenly spoke up and asked Jiang Cheng, "You seem to have been in Chengdu for quite a while now, haven't you?"
"Indeed, it's been almost half a month."
Wang Congcong continued, "When school started, that guy Wang Zheng already went to mess around at your school gate once. It's just you who doesn't need to go to school; if it were any other proper student, they would have missed a lot of coursework by now."
Jiang Cheng spread his hands dismissively and retorted with a smile, "Am I not a proper student? With my social practice, shouldn't my internship courses get a full score by the time I graduate?"
"What you say is true. Every time I look at you, I feel like I wasted my time in university. Instead of just eating, drinking, and playing, I should have started a business earlier," Wang Congcong said, wearing a look of regret.
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng ruthlessly added, "Start a business earlier to lose everything earlier? Give it a rest."
Wang Congcong instinctively wanted to argue back, but the words were stuck in his throat because he couldn't refute it.
After all, he was facing Jiang Cheng. Wang Congcong knew very well that if it weren't for Jiang Cheng's intervention,
Given his personality, no matter how much money he lost, if he didn't have absolute management rights over Fierce Cat, he would have left long ago.
If it were anyone else, he could still brag a bit.
About how he had forced the previous shareholders into a corner where they couldn't fight back and could only obediently retreat.
But Jiang Cheng knew the inside story of this matter perfectly, so he couldn't brag even if he wanted to.
Soon, the hot pot base was brought out.
The sour aroma of pickled radishes mixed with the spicy numbness of beef tallow instantly invaded their nostrils.
Jiang Cheng picked up a piece of golden-fried grass carp and swished it in the red broth.
After the fish had fully absorbed the deliciousness of the soup, he quickly fished it out and put it into his mouth.
After chewing carefully, a satisfied smile appeared on Jiang Cheng's face.
He couldn't help but nod in praise, "Mm, it's still that familiar taste!"
After finishing a piece, Jiang Cheng picked up another from the pot and held it in front of Peng Shiqi.
"Try this. The fish at this place must be swished for exactly thirty seconds so it can fully soak up the flavor!"
The sudden gesture made Peng Shiqi feel a bit embarrassed.
Looking at the tempting piece of fish in her bowl, she gripped her chopsticks tightly.
She whispered a soft "thank you."
Seeing her best friend being shy, Li Man kicked her foot under the table and then winked at her.
Peng Shiqi rolled her eyes at Li Man upon seeing this.
For some reason, she felt a bit flustered and strange inside.
Peng Shiqi: favorability value +5!
After finishing the meal, the group did not leave immediately.
Instead, they walked along the road toward IFS.
The IFS Shopping Plaza area consisted of large luxury flats, and driving into the underground garage would be more inconvenient.
Besides, it only took three minutes to walk there, which served as a way to help digestion.
Following the usual routine, Jiang Cheng and Wang Congcong kept a certain distance.
Although Wang Congcong also brought Bodyguards,
Those two walking at the very front did nothing except occasionally point their fingers at pedestrians on the side of the road.
Signaling them not to take photos.
They had almost no other actions.
On the contrary, it made their group even more conspicuous.
No wonder everyone always said Wang Congcong went out with his own cameras to take photos of himself.
With such a high-profile display, it would be strange if they didn't attract attention.
Noticing that Peng Shiqi was walking side-by-side with him,
Jiang Cheng asked casually, "Why aren't you walking with Li Man? If someone catches you on camera, you might end up on the trending topics tomorrow."
Seeing Jiang Cheng say this, a look of panic appeared on Peng Shiqi's face.
"Uh, but this would be a trending topic with Principal Wang. Do you mean... if you think it's necessary, then... I'll go."
Peng Shiqi's words made Jiang Cheng unable to help but smile.
This Girl wasn't the type to latch onto anything she saw.
"I didn't mean that. Trending topics are sometimes a double-edged sword; this scene isn't suitable for you."
Hearing Jiang Cheng mention this, a hint of expectation suddenly rose in Peng Shiqi's heart.
After all, Bai Xiaoxiao's trending topic effect was excellent.
If she could get guidance from Jiang Cheng, maybe she could also soar to the sky.
Peng Shiqi took the opportunity to ask, "Boss, then what kind of route do you think is suitable for me?"
"What route has Xingchen set for you now?"
Peng Shiqi shook her head, "There's no specific route. But they scan the charts for me. Usually, whatever dance or content is trending on the charts, they'll send it to me and have me film it."
Regarding Peng Shiqi, Jiang Cheng only remembered that she became popular through ancient-style transformations, and she had even created some ancient-style songs.
She had attracted a large wave of ancient-style enthusiasts.
Many otaku were attracted by her pure and agile appearance, making her one of the internet celebrities in the ten-million-fan club.
"Do you like the ancient style?"
Hearing this question, Peng Shiqi thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Mm, it's okay. I'd say I like it quite a bit."
Jiang Cheng only gave a slight nod upon hearing Peng Shiqi's answer.
He indicated he understood but didn't say anything more.
This situation was like Jiang Cheng actually having his own thoughts and judgments in his heart.
But he didn't say them directly, instead letting Peng Shiqi figure it out herself.
It was like posing a question without clearly telling the other person whether that direction was good or not.
It left one feeling a bit uncertain.
Peng Shiqi couldn't help but feel an itch in her heart.
She wanted to know more and more whether she was actually suited for the ancient-style field.
She had wanted to continue pressing Jiang Cheng for his opinion.
But just then, the group had reached the entrance of the IFC.
The mall was brightly lit at night, with brilliant lights illuminating the entire space.
The windows of luxury stores, set off by the lights,
Shone with an expensive and charming luster, drawing people's gazes.
Her attention was involuntarily drawn to those display windows.
In the moment she was distracted looking at the items in the window,
Wang Congcong ahead seemed to say something to Chen Ting, and then the two of them walked together toward the Chanel store ahead.
Halfway there, Wang Congcong suddenly turned back and said something to Li Man, who was following behind them.
Although Peng Shiqi didn't hear the specific content,
She saw that after Li Man finished listening, she immediately jogged toward them.
She said to Jiang Cheng with a smile, "President Jiang, my boss says he wants to go in and have a look."
After hearing this, Jiang Cheng nodded slightly, "Alright, then let's go in and take a look too."
After entering, they immediately saw Wang Congcong sitting by the display counter, tapping on his phone.
Seeing Jiang Cheng walk in, Wang Congcong looked up, a smile playing on the corners of his mouth, and said, "She said she wanted to browse. Oh right, Fierce Cat just sent over a document. I have to go out and check it, and also go to the car to get a document to take a photo for them."
After Jiang Cheng nodded, Wang Congcong turned to Chen Ting, who was standing beside him, and said, "Pick something out for yourself."
Hearing this, although Chen Ting was excited inside, she still controlled her expression and put on a perfectly measured smile.
At the same time, her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Peng Shiqi and Li Man, carrying a hint of a boastful expression.
There was one benefit to being with Wang Congcong, and that was that he was quite generous when it came to shopping.
Although he hadn't bought Chen Ting any big-ticket items like cars or real estate,
In terms of luxury goods, he frequently bought expensive gifts for her.
This point made Chen Ting feel very proud.
After all, not every man could treat his girlfriend so generously.
Chen Ting paced slowly, her steps appearing somewhat affected as she walked around the display cases.
Her eyes swept over every bag, finally stopping in front of the latest model of a hobo bag.
Looking at this uniquely designed bag, a satisfied look flashed in her eyes.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally,
She spoke in a moderate volume to Li Man not far away, "Li Man, come over and help me take a look. Which one suits me?"
Hearing this, Li Man couldn't help but feel a surge of speechlessness.
She naturally knew what Chen Ting's real purpose in calling her over was.
It was nothing more than wanting to show off her eye for fashion and taste in front of her.
However, despite her reluctance, Li Man still forced a smile and nodded in agreement.
Seeing this from the side, Peng Shiqi felt a bit sorry for her.
She knew Li Man didn't like such occasions and didn't want to be used as a foil by Chen Ting.
So, she took the initiative to suggest going over with Li Man.
Hearing this, Li Man gently pressed down on Peng Shiqi's arm.
"Don't go, I'll go by myself. Going there is just watching her show off; there's no need to drag you along to suffer with me."
After saying that, Li Man took a deep breath and dawdled over to Chen Ting's side, her eyes sweeping over several bags.
Her tone was as flat as possible, "They're all pretty good. I think they suit you quite well..."
Chen Ting's fingers brushed over the metal chain of the latest hobo bag.
She deliberately raised her voice slightly, "But I think this fluorescent color is more eye-catching. Look, the car Wang Congcong bought me is rose red; wouldn't it be a perfect match for this? I just love these bright colors."
"Yeah, then why don't you buy this one?" Li Man perfunctorily pointed at the bag in her hand.